The latest UAS / UAV news for Autonomous and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Articles on commercial UAV, tactical drones and unmanned aerial systems, product launches and technological advances in UAV design and manufacture
ModalAI expands its U.S.-made, NDAA-compliant drone portfolio, adding three FPV drones and 16 components to the Blue UAS Framework, offering secure, interoperable solutions for government and developers
WholeShip’s National Drone Hub becomes the UK’s first CAA-accredited drone test site, offering faster approvals, vast airspace, and advanced facilities for accelerating autonomous aviation
Blitz Technology’s Mini Spectrum gimbals are now integrated into the MADDOS VTOL 350e, delivering modular, high-performance imaging for multi-mission UAV operations.
TEKEVER donates €100k to the Prytula Foundation to equip Ukraine’s 15th SAR Brigade, enhancing reconnaissance operations and strengthening defense amid ongoing conflict
Sky-Watch's RQ-35 Heidrun delivers superior data-gathering and situational awareness even in the face of electronic warfare and GNSS-denied environments
BAE Systems has successfully launched a precision munition from a multi-rotor UAS, marking a key advancement in low-cost strike capabilities for modern military operations
Volz joins Piasecki in the ADAPT program, supplying advanced redundant actuators to enhance autonomy, survivability, and precision control in next-generation rotorcraft platforms
At DSEI 2025, 9–12 September, ExCeL London, Rotron Aerospace will showcase advanced VTOL platforms, propulsion systems and rotary engines, engineered for next-generation UAV, UAS, and UCAV applications
Tamilan's products are ideal for enterprises and governments looking to massively scale up their drone operations as rapidly and cost-effectively as possible
Embention’s safety-critical hardware integrated into Flarebright systems for BCN Drone Center’s test flights, showcasing the reliability and robustness of their advanced drone systems
PDW and the U.S. Department of Defense recently demonstrated organic unmanned aerial system fire support using the PDW C100 and F-35A Lightning II fighter
Black Swift Technologies wins NASA SBIR Phase I contract to advance SwiftCore, a modular, AI-ready flight management system for secure, autonomous UAS operations
AlarisPro has received a NASA SBIR award to develop an AI-powered Digital Twin system that enhances UAS safety, reliability, and predictive maintenance capabilities
Hollyway's systems utilize fully automated drones and docks and an advanced cloud platform to enable large-scale deployment and uninterrupted operations
Terma and Odd Systems have partnered to produce autonomous drone interceptors, combining sensor technology with frontline combat experience to counter hostile unmanned aerial systems
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted Aerofex a rare fast-tracked patent for its thrust vector control technology, enhancing propeller-driven aircraft efficiency, maneuverability, and scalability
Embention has gained the EASA’s approval with an APDOA (Alternative Procedures to Design Organization Approval) certification, authorizing the design and in-house production of drone autopilot systems
Denmark is strengthening its defense capabilities with the acquisition of MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAs from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), enhancing Arctic surveillance and NATO interoperability
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and General Atomics Integrated Intelligence (GA-Intelligence) conducted a demonstration flight featuring autonomous operation, multi-sensor fusion, and distributed command and control
TEKEVER acquires West Wales Airport to establish a national hub for UAS testing, advancing UK and NATO autonomous defence capabilities under its £400m programme
Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 has demonstrated autonomous cross-domain logistics during the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) OPEX campaign, completing challenging missions in simulated battlefield conditions
Embention has been awarded a Production Organization Approval (POA) to produce certified autopilot systems for drones and eVTOLs under European regulatory standards
GA-ASI is aligning its independent U.S. and German aerospace affiliates to develop a European CCA, leveraging the YFQ-42A platform to further uncrewed aircraft capabilities
The Orus L from Gremsy is a rugged, AI-enabled spherical payload with advanced EO/IR sensors, designed for high-speed UAV operations in demanding environments
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